Carolina Gassers

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You have found the home of the Carolina Gassers. We are a group of Drag Racers committed to preserving the heritage of our roots. This group is made up of the Anglias, Willys, Henry Js, Fiats as well as the old Chevys, Fords and Dodges that frequented the drag strips of the late 60's and early 70's. Coming to see one of our shows is like taking a step back in time. A step back to before all the rules and regulations governed all the cars to look and run the same. When we pull the trigger on one of these unpredictable, often short wheel based, often ill handling creations, one thing is for sure - EXCITEMENT will ensue. Come see our show but be prepared to have the way you think about drag racing changed forever......

We raced at Pageland Dragway in Pageland South Carolina the first Saturday of every Month April through September 2008. Stay tuned for our 2009 schedule to be announced...

From the Charlotte NC area to Pageland Dragway:
Take Hwy 74 east through Monroe bear right at the Union Regional Medical Center (Hilltop) onto Hwy 601 south go to the next stoplight you come to which will be in Pageland SC and turn left onto Hwy 9 (Food Lion on left) go a couple of miles and turn right at the caution light onto Airport Rd go about 3 miles and stay straight at the intersection just past the airport onto Peach Orchard Rd. track will be about 2 miles down on the right.

From anywhere, just cut and paste this address into the Search The Web feature at the top of the page: 3167 Peach Orchard Rd. Jefferson, SC
Or call : (843) 658-3556

Carolina Gasser Videos from the Wilkesboro race held on June 28th:

Some 1st round action

'55 Chevy vs. Chevy II

'40 Chevy (Tommy Lumley) vs. Roadster

Hartsoe Brothers Anglia vs. Jim Guillen

Jim Guillen on a solo pass

Randy Simms ('55 Chevy) vs. Justus Daniel ('52 Henry J)

Anglia vs. Chevy II

Final round Joe Smith ('62 Chevy) vs. Heath Daniel (Hartsoe Brother's Anglia)

Videos from Pageland Dragway:

Qualifying round 1

Qualifying round 2

See The Message Board For More Videos...

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Monday, July 7, 2008

July 5th Race at Pageland Dragway:

Hope everyone had a fun and safe 4^th of July weekend. The Carolina Gassers’ race on the 5^thheld at Pageland Dragway was a real barn burner. A full 16 car field headed up by Jimmy Guillen rolled into the track around 4:00 with treating weather all around. They were poised and ready to square off for a winner take all, head to head battle to the end. They ran in a round robin format with only about 20 minutes between rounds. It was get it done or get wet trying. The Carolina Gassers delivered with prompt response when called to the lanes and fierce action once on the track. When the smoke cleared there were only two left standing. One, Todd Sinclair that is not unfamiliar with the Carolina Gassers winners circle and two, Gary Whipple in his wicked fast 5.30 model T roadster. Due to some close thunderstorms the announcement was made that the lanes were closed and the last pair of cars to go down the track would be the finalist of the Carolina Gassers. All the fans stayed in the stands and they were on there feet. With lighting flashing in the not so far off distance Todd and Gary pulled into the water box. Todd Sinclair left first but by half track Gary Whipple and made up the difference. Gary’s car made a pretty hard move toward the center line and we all thought he would surely have to lift but Gary held on to take the win by only a margin the electronic clock could record. Rain began to fall no more than 10 minutes after that run but by then everyone welcomed mother natures nourishing refreshment because the Carolina Gassers had done what they came to do, drag race, Gasser style!

3:03 pm est

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2008 Carolina Gassers Grand Champion

Joe Smith and his dominating '62 Chevy

Congratulations Joe for capturing the inaugural Grand Champion Carolina Gassers Crown

David Ard wins the Carolina Gassers Bonus Race with his Bad '55

Congradulations David and crew on your big win!

Winner of Race #7

Joel Hubbard

Congradulations Joel and crew on your win!

Winner of Race #1 & #5
Joe Smith

Joe Smith's '62 Chevy

Congratulations Joe on your commanding second win!

Winner of Race #4

Gary Whipple

Congratulations Gary and crew on your win, great job!

Winner of Race #2
Todd Sinclair

Congratulations Todd and the whole Sinclair Mafia!

Winner of Race #3
Mack Pressley / Heath Daniel

Mack Pressley's Hartsoe Brother's '48 Anglia

Congratulations Mack and Heath on your Wilkesboro win!

Come see for yourself what everyone else is talking about! Hang on the fence and watch the cars of yesteryear scream by you like it's 1969 all over again.

Carolina Gassers 2008 Points:

1st - JOE SMITH- 52
2nd - JIM GUILLEN- 43
3rd - MARTY HAYES- 42

4th - RANDY SIMMS- 41

5th - COY MCLEOD- 37

6th - JOEL HUBBARD- 36

7th - JIMMIE GUILLEN- 35

8th - TODD SINCLAIR- 33

9th - JUSTUS DANIEL- 31

9th - TOMMY LUMLEY- 31

10th - HEATH DANIEL- 26

11th - RONNIE WINSTON- 25
12th - RAYFORD WILLIAMS- 21

13th - GARY WHIPPLE- 20
14th - CHARLES OVERFELT- 16

14th - WARREN HORNE- 16

15th - THURMOND SWAIM- 15

16th - BUTCH WHITE- 12

17th - JEREMY MCSWAIN- 11
18th - DAVID ARD- 10

18th - DANNY AUSTIN- 10
18th - MACK PRESSLEY- 10
18th - KENNITH SIMPSON- 10

19th - JOEY RHYME- 6
19th - TONY BROWN- 6
20th - ERIC ELLER- 5
20th - DICKIE RATCLIFF- 5
20th - JERRY CURTIS- 5

Tech Check List

· All Cars Running 6.90 - 5.30

_____ 1964 or Older Body Style

_____ Must be able to Run at Least 6.90

_____ Any Throttle Stop Must be Mechanical and Stationary

_____ Helmet, Long Pants and Full Shoes

_____ SFI 3.2A-1 Jacket (Full Body) SFI 3.2A-5 (Open Body)

_____ Full Roll Cage

_____ Driveshaft Loop(s) Properly Installed

_____ Five Point Harness in Good Working Order and Properly Installed

_____ Properly Secured Fire Extinguisher Within Reach of Driver

_____ Batteries Secured and Outside Drivers Compartment

_____ No Worn Tires

_____ Must Have All Wheel Studs and Lug Nuts

_____ Must Have at Least One Tail Light On at All Times

_____ Must Have Neutral Safety Switch Wired Up and Working on Shifter - Will Be Checked

_____ Must Have Master Disconnect Switch on Rear of Car and it Must Kill the Ignition of the Car While Running -Will Be Checked

_____ No Leaks or Drips of Any Kind

_____ No Anti Freeze in Cooling System (Water Wetter and other Non Anti Freeze Additives Okay)

_____ Driver Can Not Be Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol

· All Cars Running 5.30 and Quicker

_____ All of the Above

_____ Funny Car Cage

_____ SFI 3.2A-5 Jacket, Pants, Shoes, Gloves and Neck Collar

Links:

Race into the future, Race on E85

Wilkesboro Raceway Park

PTRA

Special Thanks Goes Out To Our Supporters:

Full Circle Fabrication
Waxhaw, NC
(704) 254-6560

A 1 Auto Glass
(704) 821-1163

Auto Body Solutions of NC Inc.
1027 Horseshoe Lake Rd.
Lincolnton, NC 28092
1-800-267-9299

For questions or comments please email rollinthunderracing@hotmail.com